Since each meal plan is customized to each dog, it’s a bit of a challenge trying to narrow down an exact cost. Depending on the size and breed of your dog, The Farmer’s Dog can cost between $40 and $500 per month.
We chose to test out The Farmer’s Dog, a well-known brand of custom dog food, with two of our canine friends. This evaluation will enable you to decide if The Farmer’s Dog’s all-natural, fresh dog food is the best option for you and your dog.
Here is our review of The Farmer’s Dog after feeding it to our dogs for a month, covering price, ingredient quality, taste, and any other queries you might have about the overall experience. Let’s get started!.
What Type of Food Is Best for Your Dog?
Over the past few decades, veterinarians’ understanding of canine nutrition has advanced significantly. Thirty years ago, experts believed that dogs were carnivores. They now understand that dogs are omnivores.
However, many dog food producers deceive customers into thinking they’re purchasing healthy and balanced products for their pets by employing cunning strategies. Some proteins are not easily digestible. One of the least digestible proteins, for instance, is corn, which is a main component of many conventional dog foods, according to PetMD. Compared to organ meats, muscle meats, and egg whites, corn is much less digestible.
Legally, it is possible to add a variety of raw ingredients to dog food. Some producers use inexpensive grains that provide energy but few other vitamins and minerals in order to add carbohydrates.
Additionally, the majority of dog foods you can find on grocery store shelves are designed to meet the minimal nutritional needs of the average dog. The health and metabolism of your dog may be very different from those of the average dog.
All of this may prompt you to consider whether it would be preferable to prepare homemade fresh dog food. There’s a convenience factor involved in feeding your pet, though. The idea of taking the time to prepare separate meals for their dogs would turn off many people. Fortunately, there is a happy medium.
What are the Farmer’s Dog Plans?
The number of dogs you have and their nutritional requirements determine the Farmers Dog fresh food delivery plans, and the company will offer recommendations based on the details you provide about your pets. You have the choice to alter your delivery preferences at any time to expedite or postpone meals.
Additionally, the company provides a DIY Nutrient Mix plan with ingredients that dog owners can add to their own homemade dog food.
Pros
Very high quality food. As mentioned in our detailed discussion of The Farmer’s Dog core features, this dog food is very high-quality and is made from really fantastic ingredients. It’s minimally processed, vet-formulated, and fresh.
Pre-portioned amounts prevent overfeeding. Dog obesity is no joke, and it’s becoming as big an epidemic as human obesity. The pre-portioned packs of The Farmer’s Dog food (which are customized based on your dog’s caloric needs) prevent you from accidentally overfeeding Fido, keeping him slim and trim.
Customizable (to some degree). While you can’t do quite as much fine-tuning as some other fresh dog foods, The Farmer’s Dog profile questions ensure that you’re getting a customized diet based on your dog’s size, weight, and age.
Can alleviate some health issues. Of course your mileage may vary with this one, but many owners have testified that The Farmer’s Dog has improved their dog’s coat, skin, health, and overall disposition.
Delivery is awesome. Going to the grocery store, I usually have to contend with carrying three 12-packs of seltzer, my human groceries, as well as a giant bag of dog food to my car. Having dog food delivered can make life a lot easier.
Dogs are crazy about it. Dogs really go nuts for this food! Remy actually started visibly drooling as I took photos of his dinner dish (something I’ve never seen him do before).
It’s not great for training. This isn’t a downside of The Farmer’s Dog specifically, but of fresh dog foods in general — it can’t really be used for training. Remy and I have been working on a lot of loose leash walking, “leave it” practice, etc. Because we are doing so much training work, I prefer to pour his daily breakfast and dinner kibble into my treat pouch and feed it to him on our walks while we work on training exercises. This just isn’t possible with a fresh dog food.
It doesn’t work well with some puzzle toys. Sometimes when Remy seems bored, I’ll pour his kibble into a food-dispensing ball and he’ll have tons of fun snuffling around and rolling the ball to get the food out. This obviously isn’t doable with fresh dog food. That being said, you could definitely still put The Farmer’s Dog food into a KONG and freeze it, so fresh dog food is not incompatible with all puzzle toys.
It’s not a miracle solution. A lot of fresh dog foods make it seem like switching to a fresh option will cure all your dogs ailments. While it’s true that some dogs do see a tremendous improvement, a switch to any high-quality food, fresh or kibble-based, can do wonders.
It’s (very) expensive. All quality dog foods are more expensive than the cheaper Purina variety, but The Farmer’s Dog is a particularly expensive dog food, and not everyone will be able to afford it long-term (this is a problem with all fresh dog food, not just The Farmer’s Dog). Thankfully, you can just use Farmer’s Dog for a month or two, see what kind of improvement you witness in your dog, and then decide if it’s worth sticking with or not.
It’s not very portable. The Farmer’s Dog food needs to be refrigerated once it arrives, so it isn’t very portable. This can be tough if you travel a lot with your dog or if your dog spends time at multiple houses (such as with a dog sitter).
FAQ
How much is farmers dog on average?
The price of a Farmer’s Dog is: $4 to $5 per day for a 25-pound dog. Around $8 to $9 per day for a 55-pound dog.
Is the farmer’s dog sold in stores?
The Farmer’s Dog is not sold in stores. It’s only available direct from the company.
How does farmer’s dog billing work?
The Farmers Dog price. The Farmer’s Dog’s website states that the cost is at least $2 per day. For very large breeds, the cost rises to $10 or more per day, but the typical dog owner with a medium-sized pup will spend $4 to $6 per day before any discounts are taken into account.
Do veterinarians recommend the farmer’s dog food?
Yes. Many veterinary nutritionists recommend Farmer’s Dog food. A veterinarian with a doctorate in veterinary medicine is a specialist in pet nutrition. The recipes are also formulated by these nutritionists.
